| Fox terriers are active and inquisitive hunters. | | | | Fox terriers were bred to be hunting dogs and |
| They are smart and intelligent, need attention and | | | | their instinct is to work alone, unsupervised by |
| understanding and will reward their owners with | | | | man. This can make fox terrier training an |
| love and affection. They make wonderful family | | | | interesting experience! Training needs to be |
| pets, they like children (although they are best | | | | positive and fun; they are quick to pick up new |
| suited to children 7 years and above) and are | | | | things and do not respond to negative treatment. |
| generally friendly to everyone they meet. They | | | | Because they have been bred to work alone they |
| can, however, often be aggressive to other dogs | | | | do not require constant approval as adult dogs, |
| or, in fact, to other animals of any size. | | | | although as puppies they require a great deal of |
| Although small in stature, measuring approximately | | | | attention and will not like to left alone during the |
| 15in. to 18in at the shoulder, in their own minds | | | | day. |
| they are much larger! | | | | You can expect your fox terrier to live a long and |
| Fox terrier care and grooming is similar to that | | | | healthy life - often to 15years or more. They are |
| for many short-haired dogs. They will require | | | | strong and seldom get ill if properly protected |
| regular brushing and bathing and their toenails | | | | from contagious disease by regular vaccinations |
| need to be checked from time to time, however, | | | | and sensible precautions. Annual veterinary |
| since they are such an active dog their toenails | | | | check-ups are always recommended for all dogs. |
| tend to stay short. As with all dogs, a fox terrier's | | | | Your fox terrier will consider itself to be a part of |
| ears may require cleaning on a regular basis. An | | | | the family and will want to be with you wherever |
| annual veterinary check is recommended for all | | | | you are and whatever you are doing! |
| dogs. | | | | Visit the Fox Terrier blog for tips on training, |
| Your fox terrier will require a securely fenced | | | | grooming and caring for your Fox Terrier, and if |
| yard and will need to be walked on a leash. Due | | | | you are interested in Jack Russell terriers and |
| to their inquisitive nature they are likely to get into | | | | their training check out the Jack Russell Terrier |
| mischief if let out alone. | | | | blog. |